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Johnny Depp to do live 'Lone Ranger' online Q&A

The Associated Press

Posted:
03/28/2013 03:48:26 AM MDT

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This undated publicity photo released by Disney/Bruckheimer Films shows, from left, Johnny Depp as Tonto, Armie Hammer as The Lone Ranger, director, Gore Verbinski and producer, Jerry Bruckheimer, on the set of "The Lone Ranger." The film opens nationwide on July 3, 2013.

LOS ANGELES—Johnny Depp will answer fans' questions about "The Lone Ranger" in a live online session.

Disney announced Thursday that Depp and co-star Armie Hammer will discuss the anticipated adventure film on April 17 after showing 20 minutes of exclusive footage to about 400 fans at a Las Vegas theater.

Director Gore Verbinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer also will participate in the session, which is to stream live on Yahoo Movies and Livestream.

Fans outside of Las Vegas can submit questions for "The Lone Ranger" team through Twitter and watch the film's trailer online. The extended footage, though, is just for those in Las Vegas.

The promotion coincides with the annual CinemaCon convention, where Disney is expected to offer a similar presentation for theater owners. "The Lone Ranger" releases July 3.